QA Officer

Piramal Healthcare UK Limited; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a QA Officer in Grangemouth to act as the QA representative for campaign projects, ensuring GMP/GxP compliance across manufacturing records, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls. You will review process instructions, support audits, and address quality issues with a focus on product quality and regulatory readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and 2+ years QA experience, with strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• GMP, GLP and regulatory requirements (e.g. MHRA, FDA) knowledge and experience with QMS documentation (SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, change control).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final product inspections in line with GMP and company procedures.
• Review and approve batch records, deviations, and change controls per regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in audits and prepare audit reports with corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints and identify root causes.
• Develop, revise and implement QMS documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
• Provide QA support and training to other departments as required.
• Monitor environmental controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain quality records and documentation and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Documentation & SOPs

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Be the First to Apply Division Piramal Pharma Solutions Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title QA Officer Job Description The Quality Assurance officer will act as the Quality Assurance representative for campaign projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance of procedures, quality management system records, manufacturing batch records and associated testing. Be the QA representative for new products and for change projects, dealing with aspects including review/approval of process instructions, change controls, deviations, investigations, validation, customer audits/quality requests, and material and product disposition. The QA officer is expected to identify, raise an awareness strictly and work to address any GMP/GxP issues with potential impact to product quality or quality compliance. As a QA Officer at Piramal Healthcare UK Limited, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final product inspections, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company procedures.
• Review and approve batch records, deviations, and change controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including preparing audit reports and following up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Develop, revise, and implement Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Provide quality assurance support and training to other departments as required.
• Monitor environmental controls and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organized quality records and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality department.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology) or a related field.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in a Quality Assurance role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., MHRA, FDA).
• Experience with QMS documentation, including SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, and change control.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.